Paul Hettick Posted June 5 Thank you all for your kind comments. The body and exterior parts have been completed. The chassis is JoHan 72 Torino with added catyletic converters. The taillight and front parking lights will be cast in clear resin. The interior and glass buck will be made once the body is cast. The red on the roof is textured paint to simulate a vinyl top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill J Posted June 5 Wow Paul, you are really doing some great masters! I will be looking for the T'Bird, definitely a favorite from the era. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowsportwagon Posted July 6 paul This looks super nice man. How and when can one get one of these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rider Posted July 7 Brilliant, simply brilliant Paul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American 185 Heavy Posted July 7 Simply Incredible !!! If this does become available for purchase please let us know how much !!! And would you be including the grille and taillights for the 79 as it is completely different ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bykr Posted July 25 I was wondering what you used for textured paint to simulate the vinyl top? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Lombardo Posted July 26 Nothing left to say..... it is a magnificent job of recreating a vehicle model that hasn't been done before. I am completely impressed. Personally, I never cared for these cars when they were produced, I always thought that Ford had two sets of designers working on the car..... one was responsible for the doors forward, and one for the doors rearward, and they never met to compare notes until the two sections were put together. But hey, that is just me.... regardless, you must be very proud of the work you have done here. It has taken a long time and the final result makes it all worth while..... This is what I think modeling is all about..... most anyone can assemble a kit and make it look great, but not everyone can create from nothing.... that is a true skill, and that separates you from the pack. ...... great job! World-class! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rider Posted July 26 The low rider crowd is very excited to get there hands on this long awaited car. Best of luck moving forward with this project Paul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowsportwagon Posted September 21 Hey what’s the word with this? Are you still going to have them cast and for sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowsportwagon Posted November 3 What is going on with this any updates? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Can-Con Posted November 3 Don Holthaus had a selection of 3 kits for sale at the big NNL a couple weeks ago, the Thunderbird was one of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteski Posted November 4 10 hours ago, Can-Con said: Don Holthaus had a selection of 3 kits for sale at the big NNL a couple weeks ago, the Thunderbird was one of them. Of the Modelhaus fame? I wonder if it is one of those special projects he mentioned that he would still take on after closing Modelhaus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickcaps55 Posted November 4 This is awesome I can not believe how great it is turning out I love it.!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Can-Con Posted November 4 13 hours ago, peteski said: Of the Modelhaus fame? I wonder if it is one of those special projects he mentioned that he would still take on after closing Modelhaus. Yes, Modelhaus ,,but,, Yea, I guess so. The person who posted the pic, it was of the T-bird and 2 other kits, said Don will only be selling 30 or 50 of each kit. I can't remember which it was now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteski Posted November 5 I love to get my hands on one of the T-bird kits, but it looks like it will be an "unobtanium". That sucks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowsportwagon Posted November 7 How is one supposed to purchase one of these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trendsetta68 Posted November 8 21 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said: How is one supposed to purchase one of these? X2 I'd like one very much ... 😇👍🏼 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hettick Posted November 8 Thanks for your continued interest guys... still only have the one copy I took to the Toledo NNL, and have been waiting for the photo etch work since last May. They will be available, just can't say when. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bisc63 Posted November 8 Great to hear! Thanks again, lots of folks appreciate the craftsmanship that went into this! We'll be waiting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
